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Mark Hartley

Mark is an IT professional with a background in financial technology. He developed an interest in stocks and investments while working as a systems analyst for one of the largest interdealer brokers in London. He is enthusiastic about emerging industries like fintech, biotech, AI, and renewable energy. "There is more honor in accumulating little by little than in reaching for the sky and ending up flat on your face" - Vatnsdæla Saga, c.7

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Investing Articles

2 promising UK-based AI stocks I’d buy for long-term passive income

| Mark Hartley

It's increasingly evident that AI is the future, so I aim to secure long-term passive income from UK firms that…

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Investing Articles

Farewell FTSE 250! easyJet prepares for take off en route to the FTSE 100

| Mark Hartley

Budget airline easyJet is poised to be upgraded from the FTSE 250 to a listing in the top 100. What…

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Investing Articles

Nvidia stock is flying but it’s not the only chip manufacturer worth looking at

| Mark Hartley

Is Nvidia stock overvalued? I think it might be, so I'm looking at other lower-priced semiconductor chip makers with more…

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Investing Articles

On the rise! I regret not buying these 2 cheap shares earlier. Am I too late?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is checking the charts to see if these two cheap shares are still good buys. They both show…

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Investing Articles

Mondi and DS Smith: can a merger save these 2 FTSE 100 packaging giants?

| Mark Hartley

Mondi is looking to expand operations by buying up rival DS Smith. But will the combined forces of these two…

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Investing Articles

My 3-step strategy to retire early with life-long passive income

| Mark Hartley

This is a simple three-step plan that I believe could get me started on a path towards passive income and…

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Investing Articles

3 UK shares I believe will boost my portfolio in 2024

| Mark Hartley

As the British economy starts to show signs of recovery, I'm considering three UK shares I think have potential to…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 shares look cheap! Should I grab them before prices rise?

| Mark Hartley

I'm looking for some cheap FTSE 250 growth shares to boost my portfolio. I think these two promising options are…

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Small-Cap Shares

7% dividend yield! Here’s 1 penny stock I’d consider for my portfolio

| Mark Hartley

I'm looking for high-yield dividend shares with lots of potential to add to my portfolio. This lesser-known penny stock is…

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2 FTSE shares that I would consider selling soon if things don’t improve

| Mark Hartley

With two FTSE shares bringing down his portfolio, this Fool UK writer is examining the charts to decide whether he…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett believes this one investing rule is key to his success

| Mark Hartley

In this article, I'll use my position in a UK-listed ETF to help illustrate a well-known 'investing trick' that's favoured…

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Investing Articles

St James Place falls 20%! Will it lose its place in the FTSE 100?

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley investigates the reasons behind the sudden fall in the St James Place share price. Down 20%, can…

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Investing Articles

3 high-yield dividend stocks to consider for my passive income portfolio in 2024

| Mark Hartley

I want to build a portfolio of dividend stocks that pay enough passive income to retire comfortably. Here are my…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much I’d have if I’d bought 1,000 Rolls-Royce shares 10 years ago

| Mark Hartley

Rolls-Royce shares may be flying high this year but that wasn't always the case. I'm calculating how much I'd have…

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Investing Articles

This reliable FTSE 250 stock has been propping up my portfolio lately. Does it have a promising future?

| Mark Hartley

Building long-term wealth requires a well-diversified portfolio of different stocks. I think this reliable FTSE 250 stock adds extra stability…

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Investing Articles

Are these the 3 best dividend shares on the FTSE 100?

| Mark Hartley

Dividend shares are a great way for me to get more out of my investments. Here are three dividend stocks…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 closes up after full-year results from leading UK firms – are they buys?

| Mark Hartley

Earnings season brings about a lot of ups and downs for the FTSE 100. Yesterday had some particularly good releases,…

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This is how many FTSE 100 shares I’d likely need for £1,000 a month in passive income

| Mark Hartley

I think dividend shares are a great way to build a passive income stream. I'm wondering how many I'd need…

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Investing Articles

2 no-brainer beginner FTSE 100 stocks to buy for my portfolio

| Mark Hartley

Getting started with investing can be daunting. Here are two stocks for beginners to consider buying to build their first…

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Investing Articles

With just £300 a month, can I make half a million by investing in FTSE 250 dividend shares?

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK writer is considering a strategy to save half a million pounds by investing £300 a month in…

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Investing Articles

Could the IAG share price get back above 400p? Here’s what the charts say…

| Mark Hartley

Down 10% in a year, Mark David Hartley is checking the charts to see if the IAG share price can…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 value stock pays an 8% dividend yield!

| Mark Hartley

I’m looking at a promising FTSE 100 stock that could pay decent dividends if it maintains its reputation in what's…

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Investing Articles

How I plan to retire early with £1,000 a month of passive income

| Mark Hartley

It’s easier than you think to secure a comfortable early retirement. My plan is to build a passive income stream…

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Investing Articles

BP share price performing well despite pushback from investors on green energy targets

| Mark Hartley

The viability of green energy is under scrutiny. How will this affect the BP share price as the company pursues…

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Investing Articles

The Tesla share price is down 24% this year! Can it remain in the Magnificent 7?

| Mark Hartley

With the Tesla share price crashing, it could lose its place in the Magnificent 7. I’m considering which S&P 500…

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Investing Articles

Forget Lloyds! I would grab cheap shares of this FTSE 250 growth stock before prices go up

| Mark Hartley

Popular stocks may seem reliable but I'm digging for real value in cheaper FTSE 250 shares that are selling at…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 stocks I would avoid like the plague!

| Mark Hartley

Lots of FTSE 100 stocks are currently trading at a bargain but others are heavily overvalued. I’m analysing three shares…

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£13k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £1,487 a month

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley investigates how investors can set themselves up for early retirement with passive income from a portfolio of dividend…

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Investing Articles

With its 15% yield, I think this undervalued dividend stock is a no-brainer buy

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley has searched far and wide for a high-yield dividend stock with a good track record of payments.…

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Investing Articles

The best UK shares to buy? Find out why these top brokers recently upgraded their positions

| Mark Hartley

I’m looking for promising UK shares to add to my portfolio but I’m not entirely convinced by these recent broker…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Chemring shares five years ago, this is how much I’d have

| Mark Hartley

With Chemring shares up 146% in the past five years, this Fool UK contributor is calculating how much he’d have…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 shares: a once-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich?

| Mark Hartley

I believe these FTSE 100 shares are significantly undervalued, offering a life-changing opportunity to buy them for less than they’re…

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Investing Articles

The BT share price is on life support! Can a move to digital save it?

| Mark Hartley

The BT share price dropped 10% last month ahead of plans to upgrade the UK network. What will it take…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 40? Here’s how I would aim to retire with £27,000 a year in passive income

| Mark Hartley

If I had no savings at 40, this is how I would aim to retire with an adequate amount of…

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3i share price dips 3% despite impressive trading update released today

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley evaluates the 3i share price after today’s trading update and considers whether the £24bn FTSE 100 constituent has…

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Up 185% in a year, can the Rolls-Royce share price go higher? Some analysts think so!

| Mark Hartley

The Rolls-Royce share price keeps climbing despite some alarming risks on the balance sheet. I’m now wondering just how high…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds’ share price is down 12% this month! Here’s why I think it’s a great time to buy

| Mark Hartley

The Lloyds share price is down 12% and nearing a one-year low. I’m jumping on this opportunity to buy it…

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Investing Articles

Up 100% in 5 years! Have I missed the boat on this skyrocketing FTSE 100 value stock?

| Mark Hartley

Is it sunrise or sunset for this high-flying FTSE 100 stock? I’m crunching the numbers to find out if it…

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A steal at only £5! Is this UK growth stock a golden opportunity to profit in 2024?

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK contributor is impressed by a cheap growth stock that’s fighting for its place in a competitive industry…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £6,000 a year into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1,000 a month in passive income

| Mark Hartley

In this article, Mark David Hartley explains how he would go about investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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